Calls for Participation

The July 2013 issue of the international journal Gender & Development, (published for Oxfam GB by Routledge/Taylor and Francis) will look at Feminist Solidarity and Collective Action. 

We are thrilled to welcome you to the global conversation on gender equality; the first of a series of e-discussions taking place as part of the Global Thematic Consultation on Addressing Inequalities in the Post-2015 Development Agenda.

The Journal of Human Rights Practice hosts a special issue on the protection of human rights defenders

For the past several years, the South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario (SALCO) has been spearheading the Forced Marriage Project focusing on the addressing the myriad of social, political and legal issues regarding the practice of forced/non-consensual marriage.

Journalists interested in taking college courses in religion or spirituality may apply for a scholarship program offered by the Religion Newswriters Association.

Oxfam GB released a new pilot publication, Cholera Outbreak Guidelines: Preparedness, prevention and control. The Guidelines were originally developed as an internal resource, but are now being shared externally in order to seek input from the international humanitarian community. Oxfam is inviting comments, suggestions, new ideas and advice from humanitarian colleagues from agencies around the world.

This training (November 19-23 in Geneva) will provide human rights advocates, staff of NGOs and national human rights institutions, representatives of governments, and staff of UN bodies and other international organizations, as well as members of the academia, with a broad understanding of economic, social and cultural rights (ESC rights), and in-depth knowledge on how to promote ESC rights in their work. Deadline for applications: August 20th for applicants requiring visas for Switzerland and September 12th for applicants not requiring visa for Switzerland.

Individuals, non-governmental organizations, groups and networks are invited to submit written communications—including, but not limited to, complaints, appeals and petitions—to the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) with information on alleged injustices and human rights violations against women in any country.

Now is the opportunity for human rights defenders to provide the United Nations with information on how States are using legislation, including criminal legislation, to regulate defenders' activities.

Catachreses? Workshop on Gender, Religion and Postcoloniality